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His Bridge—but Still Called Another Name

He was born in the Bronx, grew up in Newark and built his political career in Manhattan. But former Mayor Ed Koch held a soft spot for a bridge that went to Queens.

"My bridge," is what he called it after the city unveiled its new name in 2011, the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. But like many city landmarks given new monikers, the name hasn't quite stuck and was still unknown to some New Yorkers on Sunday, even after Mr. Koch's name and legacy were thrust back into the spotlight after his death Friday.